Driftwood Days

Driftwood Days: Catalonia

Traditional Catalan charm meets boho modern sleekness in this beautiful flat in Barcelona’s Eixample neighbourhood. Bright and open, the main living area combines colourful tiled floors with a dark ceiling, woven pendant lights and large houseplants to create an intimate feeling of an urban beach pad. We love the wooden French doors here that open out onto an ornate wrought-iron balcony, perfect for catching some early morning rays over a cup of coffee. The large kitchen, too, is a picture of elegance, with its dark cabinetry and picnic-style dining table that looks like it’s come straight out of a design journal. Catch up on work at the artisan wood desk, then head out to explore the surrounding sights. Gaudí’s impressive Casa Milà is less than a ten-minute walk away while La Sagrada Familia is just under a thirty-minute stroll from your door. After a day of exploring the city’s historic sights and countless tapas bars, boutiques and monuments in your neighbourhood, come back home for a glass of wine on the balcony or kick back on the sofa while listening to some tunes on the record player. When it’s time for bed, let the calm, muted tones of your beach vibe bedrooms drift you into a peaceful night’s sleep.


Home truths:
*As this home is on a main road, you may hear some street noise
*The second bedroom doesn't have a window and lacks natural light
*There is only air conditioning in some rooms